Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Ryan Nelson, 25, on June 13th, 2022.
Ryan was born on November 15, 1996, in St. Louis to parents Gary & Christina Nelson and as the younger brother of Kayla & Abigail Nelson. After graduating from Vianney in 2015, Ryan attended Mizzou. He was currently a carpenter’s apprentice with his uncle as his mentor; His aspiration was to become a carpenter like his late grandfather, Terry Nelson Sr. He was also a youth soccer coach at World Wide Technology Park. He loved watching & playing soccer, bowling with friends, playing video games, and lounging around with his cat, Finn.
Ryan met his girlfriend, Taylor, during grade school at a school mixer. They enjoyed driving around, eating ice cream, and watching movies together.
Anyone close to Ryan knew that he was always making others laugh. He had an immense passion for his family & friends and was always a source of fun. His family and friends will miss him more than words can say.
Ryan was the son of Gary & Christina Nelson (nee Eng); brother of Kayla & Abigail Nelson; grandson of Nancy Nelson; boyfriend of Taylor Spinks; nephew of Terry & Pam Nelson, Sherry Torregrossa, George & Ruth Eng; cousin to Brad & Claire Nelson, Andy Groh, Sophia, Bella, & Tori Torregrossa, Alex, Benjamin, & Samantha Eng; and friend to many.
The family requests that flowers be sent to the funeral home. A private funeral service will be held at the South County Kutis on Thursday, June 23rd. Friends & family are welcome to join his sisters, Kayla & Abby, and his girlfriend, Taylor, at Helen Fitzgerald’s any time after 1:30 pm on Thursday, June 23rd to celebrate his life.
Ryan was a great friend who was always trying to put a smile on someone’s face no matter what, he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Thoughts and Prayers,
Nick
Gary, sorry for your loss!
Tommy and I are thinking about all of you sorry for your loss sending love and prayers to all
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to your family.
Terribly sorry for your loss! The Lampe Family is praying for you all!
Gary & Chris:
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our sympathy. We are praying for all of you.
John and Darlene Suelmann
So sorry for your loss. Charlie loved having Ryan as his coach. Ryan always had a smile and was so good with all the players.
Our heart goes out to your family. Prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. The Flanigan Family – Mike, Donna, Casey & Jessica
Rest peacefully, Ryan. My sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.
Thoughts and prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Ryan was a sweet and gentle soul. My deepest condolences.
My heart goes out to all of Ryan’s family and friends. I’m keeping all of you in my prayers and sending you all strength during this very difficult time.
I cannot even begin to put in words how sorry we are for your loss of Ryan. Please know the Hutcheson family is sending love, hugs and prayers to your family. Our hearts are broken.
Ryan was a great guy who I made many memories with playing soccer growing up. He always knew how to cheer me up. You will be missed dearly brother.
Abby, your Ascension family is praying for you. Let me know if there is anything we can do to help in this time of great loss.
Love, Rosie
I’m so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with your family!
Hugs and prayers to all who loved him. He was a sensitive coach to our son who has special needs. We appreciated his patience and example. We are terribly sorry for your loss.
Gary and Christine Nelson and the entire Nelson family may God hold you all and comfort you in the palm of his hand during this very trying time. Love Norm Jr.
Gary, Chris, Abby, and Kayla,
Tim and I are so sorry for your loss of Ryan. Prayers from the Pogue family.
My Deepest and sincerest condolences Gary
Sincerest sympathy for your family
May he rest in ETERNAL PEACE in the Loving arms of God
The Nelson Family is in my prayers
My son Liam Brown played soccer on Ryan’s team in the Scott Gallagher club, and loved his time with Ryan. Our whole family is deeply saddened to hear of Ryan’s passing, it truly breaks our hearts.
So very young, such a good guy.
Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and may a heavenly light shine upon him.
May his soul, and the souls of all the departed, rest in peace.
We will keep Ryan, and all of those who loved him, especially his family and his girlfriend, in our prayers.
Christopher Brown
Gary, Chris, Abby, and Kayla and the entire family, our hearts are just broken for all of you. You are in constant prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you to give you extra faith, strength, peace, and comfort during this horrific time and all the days ahead. Sending love, hugs and tons of prayers!
Praying for strength for all of the family.So very saddened and sorry for your loss of such a beautiful young soul.
The Caciano family wishes to extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. We can not fathom the hole this will leave in your hearts and family. You will always be in our prayers.
Chris, Nancy, Chelsea & Courtney Caciano
Your coach and your Premier White teammates and families will miss you and never forget you.
You made us all better in soccer and in life.
It was a joy to be around you and your family at games and tournaments.
You will always be in our hearts.
So saddened to learn of the loss of your son Ryan. Praying for your family to have strength & peace at this most difficult time.
My son Luke played on Ryan’s soccer team at Gallagher. Ryan always cared about the boys as players and people and set a good example for them in many ways. My heart is heavy and I send my prayers and condolences. Sincerely, the Raymonds
Our sincere condolences. We are praying and thinking about the entire Nelson Family during this difficult time. Ryan always believed in my son Luke and positively encouraged him as he coached him in soccer. Luke was very fond of Ryan and his coaching style.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Although I didn’t know Ryan well he always said hello to me and seemed to be always smiling. May God hold you in His loving embrace during your time of sorrow.
Deepest sympathy from the Shanahan family. Ryan was such a happy, funny and talkative kid to be around! He loved his soccer and awesome to watch over many years! May God rest his soul and sincere condolences to all of his family, especially Gary, Chris, Kayla and Abby . RIP Ryan
It was always a joy to play alongside and be around Ryan. He is missed by everyone who knew him. The Jasso family is so sorry for your loss and send our thoughts and prayers.
My grandson had this wonderful young man as his soccer coach and truly loved him. May God grant the family peace in this tragic loss.
So,so sorry to hear this about your son Gary, we will have your family in our thoughts and prayers and pray for peace in all your lives as you grieve his passing.
Gary, Chris, Abby, and Kayla, We are so sorry for your loss! The Killough’s always enjoyed Ryan and watching him play soccer! Premier White! Praying for peace!
Heartfelt condolences from the Adler family to everyone who has ever known and loved Ryan. The world was a better place with him it. You are all in our prayers.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Praying for peace for your family.
Sorry to hear of the loss of your son Gary. Your family is in our prayers!
So sorry for your loss, prayers to all.
To the Nelson family sorry to hear of your loss of Ryan. I’m sure he will be missed by all who knew him. The Frank and Joyce Schulte Family.
So very deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Ryan. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. May God’s grace provide comfort.
Gary and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. It seems, looking at all the comments, that Ryan was someone people loved being around, truly someone special. Please accept my condolences. Rev. 21:3,4
Sincerely,
Angela Shaw
Gary, Chris, Kayla and Abby, Our family is saddened to hear the passing of your son Ryan. I’m so sorry!! Deepest sympathies to you, may God give you strength and peace. Sending Love, hugs and prayers to you and your family
Scott & Lisa
Our hearts are broken. Ryan was such a great kid. Our prayers are with you all.
Nelson Family….
Our heart breaks for your family!!
We are thinking of you at this time! ❤️
Ceasar. Laura, Abby and Juli Rossi
Our family are keeping you in our prayers.
No words can express how sorry we are for your loss.
David, Bridget,Shane and Miles Bilka
So sorry for your loss. There are no words I can can say to help your broken hearts. I will pray for your family and let you know we are thinking about all you. We love you guys. Our deepest sympathies.
Mark , Patty &Steven Heaghney.
I am really sorry for your loss